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To Sakuradaira

1. A free shuttle service to/from Sakuradaira is available for Natsuzawa Kosen guests

A free shuttle service (morning pick-up only) is available for Neishidake Mountain Hut guests. (Please use a taxi when returning – fee applies.)

If you stay at Iodake Mountain Hut or Neishidake Hut in addition to Natsuzawa Kosen, during the one trip, you can use the service in “1” above.NOTE・First-come-first-served basis・A time schedule and seating limits apply・There is no paid shuttle service

Natsuzawa Kosen Shuttle Service Information

A free year-round shuttle service between JR Chino Station and Sakuradaira (trailhead) is provided for Natsuzawa Kosen guests. Please make use of the shuttle service if the scheduled times are convenient for you.

Pick-up times from JR Chino Station

* The pick-up times for customers who travel to the Karasawa Kosen-Natsuzawa Kosen junction by car are 30 min after the times listed below.

We provide a shuttle service for people arriving at the following times.

Morning service

For people arriving at 9:08 a.m. from Tokyo(on the 7:00 a.m. train from Shinjuku)

For people arriving at 9:21 a.m. from Nagoya/Kyoto/Osaka (on the 7:00 a.m. train from Nagoya, transferring at Shiojiri)

Afternoon service

For people arriving at 3:15 p.m. from Tokyo (on the 1:00 p.m. train from Shinjuku)

For people arriving at 3:17 p.m. from Nagoya/Kyoto/Osaka (on the 1:00 p.m. train from Nagoya, transferring at Shiojiri)

Departure times to JR Chino Station

* During winter, the Sakuradaira departure times are 30 min earlier than the times listed below.

1. While we aim to keep to the times listed, there may be instances when this is not possible.

Also, please note there may be times when this service cannot be provided.

(Due to seating limits, driver/vehicle/hut maintenance, etc.)

2. Sakuradaira (trailhead) is located approximately 2 km from Natsuzawa Kosen. It takes approx. 30 min on foot to ascend to. During winter, this time may vary depending on the amount of snow cover.

3. During winter, the round trip takes about three hours due to snow cover and icy roads. The shuttle service is provided on a first-come-first-served reservation basis, so there may be times when you have to wait.

4. Safety takes priority on this service. If there is a possibility that your safety cannot be guaranteed due to sudden snowfall, road surface conditions, etc., it may not be possible to travel to Sakuradaira. In some cases, it may be necessary to walk from behind the drop-off location while carrying your luggage.